Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)

The new Apple Pencil. Do more, more simply.

What’s in the Box

Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)

Overview

The new Apple Pencil delivers pixel-perfect precision and industry-leading low latency, making it great for drawing, sketching, coloring, taking notes, marking up email, and more. And it’s as easy and natural to use as a pencil.

The new Apple Pencil also features an intuitive touch surface that supports double-tapping. So now you can change tools without setting it down.

Made specifically for the 11-inch iPad Pro and 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation), it features a flat edge that attaches magnetically for automatic charging and pairing.

The verdict is still out

I will preface this by saying my opinion may change once I can get some questions answered!
My first impression is that I love the Apple Pencil 2, easy to pair
I will preface this by saying my opinion may change once I can get some questions answered!
My first impression is that I love the Apple Pencil 2, easy to pair, goes into low power mode when not in use. It is the best stylus I have ever used for creating artwork digitally (I actually like it more than my Wacom tablet!). I do have some questions I need to get answered before I can give it the 5 stars I want to give it. Can this device be be charged any other way besides sticking it to the iPad? OR has anyone made an iPad case/cover that will actually protect the edges, the most vulnerable part of the iPad while allowing for the Pencil to charge? The Apple Smart Folio seems to expose the edges of the iPad which is great for charging the pencil, but one accidental drop and I fear that the lovely screen will crack. I would really prefer a TPR back cover case that protects the edges but would have a section that would allow for the pencil to charge. I certainly do not want a case that has to be removed to charge the pencil. The only other change I would have liked is to have the pencil flat on 6 sides like a typical pencil.

Written by David G from Rochester

Nov 14, 2018

415 of 478 people found this useful

Is this review useful?The verdict is still out

5.0 out of 5 stars

Ultimate

This is the BEST stylus I have ever used.
I came to the event in October 2018 and got my hands on it.
Thanks

Written by Ayush S from Sunam

Nov 2, 2018

330 of 495 people found this useful

Is this review useful?Ultimate

5.0 out of 5 stars

Excellent pencil

I picked this up today it works great and it is very cool that you can stick to the side of the tablet when not in use and that also charges it . Great job appl
I picked this up today it works great and it is very cool that you can stick to the side of the tablet when not in use and that also charges it . Great job apple ,both this and the keyboard are awesome.

Written by Dan B from Reading

Nov 10, 2018

182 of 235 people found this useful

Is this review useful?Excellent pencil

3.0 out of 5 stars

Okay disconnects frequently. Easy too loose.

Despite the fact it's easy to loose it disconnects frequently and the only way to charge it is to plug it into your apple device. There is no other way to char
Despite the fact it's easy to loose it disconnects frequently and the only way to charge it is to plug it into your apple device. There is no other way to charge it. Your Apple product fails to display the full battery percentage and often doesn't display it until it reaches less than 20% or almost dead. I wish there was a way to plug it into a wall plug to charger. I fear it will break off easily in the charging port to the device. When it's charging in the device you can't use the Apple product due to the fact it will probably brake off in it if not careful. It does okay. Apple developed programs do not use the full potential of the pencil. Okay for art work and lacks the feel of a real pencil or medium.

Written by Denise W from Renton

Feb 20, 2019

1 of 2 people found this useful

Is this review useful?Okay disconnects frequently. Easy too loose.

1.0 out of 5 stars

Connectivity issues

This is my second one of these and it’s having the same fault. It seems to have connection issues or something, when using it for example to draw a straight lin
This is my second one of these and it’s having the same fault. It seems to have connection issues or something, when using it for example to draw a straight line a bunch of dashed lines appear instead. The problem goes away when I unpair it and pair it again. But the problem seems to come back almost hourly! Very disappointing considering the price of the iPad Pro and this accessory. Would return the lot for a refund in a second if I hadn’t filled my iPad with such a lot of data. Definitely don’t recommend buying one, just wait until they workout all these kinks.
It is great to use, and makes a lot of apps easier to use for the one hour or so it works.

Written by Dino H from Surfers paradise

Feb 15, 2019

Is this review useful?Connectivity issues

1.0 out of 5 stars

Easily lost

For the price of it its very easy to lose. There's no find my pencil (like earbuds) and the magnetness isn't that great it easily gets knocked off when tucking
For the price of it its very easy to lose. There's no find my pencil (like earbuds) and the magnetness isn't that great it easily gets knocked off when tucking into the back of an airline seat.
There's very few cases for the new ipad pros around that cater for the pencil.